Lauren Lucas
Wheaton
Summary
Experienced educator with strong focus on nurturing young minds and fostering supportive learning environment. Adept at curriculum development, classroom management, and differentiated instruction, ensuring every student thrives. Known for collaborating effectively with colleagues and adapting to evolving educational needs, ensuring consistent, impactful results.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
2nd Grade Teacher
Clifford Johnson Elementary
08.2024 - 06.2025
- Created a welcoming classroom atmosphere by establishing clear expectations and routines, promoting a sense of belonging among students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, fostering critical thinking skills and interdisciplinary learning.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Differentiated instruction to meet the unique learning needs of each student, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum successfully.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and incorporating real-world examples.
- Managed classroom effectively using positive discipline techniques and behavior management plans tailored to individual student needs.
- Assessed student progress regularly through formative assessments, providing timely feedback for improved academic performance.
- Provided after-school tutoring sessions for struggling learners, increasing their confidence and abilities in core subject areas.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
Permanent Guest Substitute
Longfellow Elementary
11.2022 - 05.2024
- Floats between classrooms from grades K-5
- Assist teachers with testing
- Work individually with students on reading and math skills
- Substitute for teachers during meetings, emergencies, and other circumstances
Chapter President for The Ohio State University Chapter
International Justice Mission Campus Chapters
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Plan and execute bi-weekly meetings
- Tripled club membership
- Doubled funds raised for IJM
- Participated in a national call campaign thanking donors
College Intern
Puente del Pueblo
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Implemented strategies to help students understand social distancing standards
- Tutored elementary aged (5th grade) refugee and immigrant ESL children in reading, writing and math
- Helped students improve scores in reading and math
Intern
Ten2 Project
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Participated in a virtual mentorship and leadership development program
- Mentored on how to lead within one's community
Intern
Welcoming City
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Conducted research on immigrant and refugee populations throughout Ohio
Camp Counselor
Parkview Community Church
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Camp counselor to elementary aged kids in a high-energy, fast paced day camp
- Group leader multiple weeks
- Led small group time with groups of about 5 children
- Planned activities for each week for multiple different activities
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
National Louis University
Chicago, IL06.2026
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish and International Relations & Diplomacy, Child Abuse & Neglect
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH05.2022
Skills
- Microsoft
- Google Classroom
- Conversational Spanish
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Child development
- Active listening
- Cultural awareness
- Problem-solving skills
- Lesson plan development
- Curriculum implementation
Certification
- Elementary Education Certification - IL Department of Education.
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
2nd Grade Teacher
Clifford Johnson Elementary
08.2024 - 06.2025
Permanent Guest Substitute
Longfellow Elementary
11.2022 - 05.2024
Chapter President for The Ohio State University Chapter
International Justice Mission Campus Chapters
08.2021 - 05.2022
College Intern
Puente del Pueblo
06.2020 - 08.2020
Intern
Ten2 Project
06.2020 - 08.2020
Intern
Welcoming City
01.2020 - 04.2020
Camp Counselor
Parkview Community Church
06.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish and International Relations & Diplomacy, Child Abuse & Neglect
The Ohio State University
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
National Louis University
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